Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is expecting more its strategic assets, including data centers, to drive growth in the second half as profits softened amid macroeconomic headwinds. Based on its disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), PLDT’s net income eased to ₱17.33 billion in...
V, one of the popular members of K-pop supergroup BTS, reportedly revealed during a livestream that he has been experiencing hearing loss in one ear. According to Yonhap News Agency , whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared the news during a livestream session with fellow BTS member Jungkook on...
Comedian-TV host Vice Ganda has signed a creative partnership with MediaQuest Holdings, opening a new chapter in his showbiz journey with one of the country 's biggest media companies as led by businessman Manny V. Pangilinan. The agreement was signed on Aug. 12 at The Lighthouse in Meralco...
Former Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has been conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, by Emperor Naruhito of Japan, recognizing his contributions to deepening economic relations between the two nations. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya led the conferment...
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) is ramping up measures to draw out financial gains to hit its ₱44.2-billion full-year net income target after posting higher expenses in the first half and amid expected stress stemming from the waiver of fund transfer fees and the struggling...
The Gokongwei Group’s property development arm, Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), reported a five percent improvement in attributable net income to ₱7.2 billion in the first half of the year, driven by the strength and resilience of its recurring and development businesses. In a disclosure to the...
It seems Alas Pilipinas is in good hands under coach Taka Minowa following its historic silver medal finish at the expense of Indonesia, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31 , in the 2026 SEA V Cup Leg 2 last Sunday, Aug. 9. But for the newly-minted Alas mentor, it was the hard work of each squad member,...
For generations of Filipinos, “Babalik Ka Rin” has been more than a Gary Valenciano hit. The song has become closely associated with the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, capturing the longing, sacrifice and hope that come with leaving home to build a better life....
The Alas Pilipinas women’s team displayed nerves of steel and came through with the big hits to outlast Indonesia in four sets, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31, and claim the national crew’s first-ever silver medal finish in the 2026 SEA V Cup Leg 2 on Sunday, Aug. 9, in Thailand. The Filipinas...
Alas Pilipinas finally ended its seven-year long losing streak to Vietnam since 2019 after carving out a 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22 victory to barge into the win column of the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Saturday, Aug. 8. Entering the game with a 0-4 tally, the...
Alas Pilipinas found Thailand’s defense too tough to break and dropped a 19-25, 17-25, 19-25 loss to remain as the only winless team in the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Friday, Aug. 7. Eager to secure their first-ever victory in Leg 2, the Nationals couldn’t solve...
Alas Pilipinas eyes a breakthrough when it goes for a stunning win against newly-minted Leg 1 champion and host Thailand in the second leg opener of the 2026 Women’s SEA V. Cup at the Chiang Mai Sports Complex Friday, Aug. 7. Heading into the second leg still searching for their first victory,...
